The Muckrake Political Podcast

Latest Episodes:

Biden Forced To Defend Democracy Nov 04, 2022

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Jared and Nick discuss President Joe Biden's recent speech imploring the country to vote and avoid candidates who refuse to accept the election results. Yes, we've come to that point in our democracy. They then talk about the impending Trump candidacy for president, good times.

Why We Had A Pelosi Assassination Attempt Nov 01, 2022

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Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss the right wing misinformation campaign regarding the break in at the Pelosi's house in San Francisco, plus the ramifications of Elon Musk controlling twitter.

In a bit of good news, Brazil voted out fascist wannabe Jair Bolsonaro, and this could have some influence on the US elections next week.

A VERY Special Weekender Episode (FREE SHOW) Oct 28, 2022

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Jared Yates Sexton breaks the rules here and offers a very special *FREE* episode of the Weekender Show. And why? Because he's talking to an anonymous strategist/consultant for the Democratic Party to get an inside look at what's happening behind the scenes. You're going to want to hear this.

Also, equally important, he talks with Reverend Angela Denker, author of Red State Christians: A Journey Into White Christian Nationalism and the Wreckage It Leaves Behind.

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The Right Tells You Exactly What They're About Oct 25, 2022

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Jared Yates Sexton is flying solo in this episode, so he goes deep on The Federalist article that exploded the internet. Includes a discussion of Right Wing "Marxism" and what they're planning for the future.

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Tim Ryan Shows Dems How To Run A Campaign Oct 21, 2022

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In last night's live show, Jared and Nick discussed Liz Truss's ouster as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom before sharing a good clip of Ohio Senate candidate Tim Ryan dismantling his opponent JD Vance to explain why he's holding his own in a race the Dems had given up on.

Midterm Blues With Danielle Moodie Oct 18, 2022

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Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman welcome to the show Danielle Moodie, host of #WokeAF Daily and co-host of #democracyish podcasts, to discuss how it looks for Democrats and whether polling should be trusted. They then talk about a rising bout of anti-semitism amongst the GOP and why it's taking root in the party.

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Jan 6th Committee Goes Down Swinging Oct 14, 2022

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Co-hosts Jared Yates Sextn and Nick Hauselman discuss the ramifications of the January 6th Committee subpoenaing Donald Trump and how successful it's been overall. They then discuss the ridiculous and breathless coverage of Pennsylvania Senate candidate John Fetterman's interview with NBC before diving into what they're watching: Glengarry Glen Ross and Ocean's 11.

Will Russia Go Nuclear In Ukraine? Oct 11, 2022

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Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss the latest threats by Vladimir Putin as his embarrassment over the war in Ukraine might lead him to launch tactical nuclear weapons. They also discuss how Kanye West has inserted himself into the new world order conspiracies and how Senator Tommy Tuberville drinks from the same trough.

Jared then interviews Andrew L. Siedel, a constitutional attorney with a specialty in the first amendment and author of "American Crusade - How The Supreme Court Is Weaponizing Religious Freedom."

Why Hypocrisy Doesn't Exist In The GOP Anymore Oct 07, 2022

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Jared and Nick discuss the latest revelations that Georgia Senate candidate Herschel Walker paid for an abortion, and possibly has fathered even more children than we know of - all from someone running on religious family values.

Brazil Votes For Democracy While SCOTUS Does Not Oct 04, 2022

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Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss the ramifications of the Brazilian election for president, as Bolsonaro loses by 5 points and is priming the country to reject the second round election later this month. They then pivot to the Supreme Court's docket this fall and how undemocratic they can make the country before exposing Elon Musk for the ineffectual tech boy wannabe that he is.